May 22May 21

Non-Diamonds: Engagement Ring Alternatives

For years, diamonds have been the go-to choice for an engagement ring. But that’s all changing. Today, more couples are choosing non-diamond alternatives for this special symbol of commitment. Birkat Elyon offers dazzling cubic zirconia rings, but that’s not all. Here are a few details on this trend. For modern couples, diamonds aren’t just super-expensive, but the way in which they’re mined doesn’t sit well with issues around sustainability. Diamond…

May 27Sep 04

Engagement Rings – Should You Ask Before You Buy?

With engagement rings, we often think the element of surprise is fundamental. Asking for a woman’s hand in marriage is even commonly called “popping the question.” The secretiveness of this custom puts a man in the somewhat awkward position of buying his soon-to-be fiancée a ring without any input from her on its cost or style. Should you ask her? As we have previously mentioned in this blog, many women…